This Spring issue features a diverse collection of articles offering insights into key areas of health psychology that impact both clinicians and patients.
What’s Inside: From the Editor’s Desk
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The Health Psychologist
The Electronic Magazine (E-Zine) of SfHP
This publication focuses on the dissemination of health psychology related information that is intriguing, pertinent, educational, and practical. The goal is to showcase relevant information in the field of health psychology and highlight works in clinical practice, program development, research, advocacy for the practice of health psychology and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. It is also a place where SfHP members can communicate and highlight their passion for the field of Health Psychology.
Mindfulness Interventions for Cancer-Related Psychological Distress
Madeline Foster presents evidence supporting mindfulness as an effective intervention for enhancing well-being among individuals with cancer.
Unintended Consequences: How Severity Specifiers Perpetuate Weight Bias in Eating Disorders
Drs. Anne Kubal and Andrea Seefelt provide a compelling discussion on weight stigma in eating disorder treatment, critiquing the continued use of weight status as a severity marker.
Stress Management for Health and Wellbeing: Let’s Look at Vigilance
Riley O’Neill emphasizes the importance of understanding the core processes of daily stress, shedding light on the often-overlooked impact of environmental vigilance on well-being and the need for further research in this field.
Towards an Improved Understanding of the Relationship between Endometriosis Stigma and Depressive Symptoms
Dr. Huriye Deniz Koçaş presents her research on the connections between endometriosis self-stigma, menstrual self-stigma, and depressive symptoms among individuals with endometriosis.
“Keeping It Real in these Times of Uncertainty”
Our Division President, Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick, courageously shares her thoughts on the current state of our country and the ways she is navigating the ongoing societal changes.
Maximizing GLP-1 Weight Loss Success: The Critical Role of Psychological Support
Finally, as GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications gain widespread attention for their role in weight loss, Dr. Sarah Lyall-Neal explores the psychologist’s role in supporting behavioral changes and helping individuals navigate the emotional aspects of weight loss.
Pain Management Collaboratory: Supporting Pain Management Research for Veterans and Military Service Members
Dr. Robert Kerns discusses the NIH-DOD-VA Pain Management Collaboratory and its efforts to enhance pain care within the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Dementia is a Health Psychology-Relevant Matter
Dr. Beverly Thorn highlights the need for stress management strategies for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Autism and Co-occurring Gastrointestinal Issues: The Impact on Child Flourishing
Sonia Agarwal and colleagues examine the prevalence of GI issues among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), emphasizing the importance of integrated care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
IBD and Pregnancy: Pre-natal Planning, Flares, Emotional Distress, and Multidisciplinary Care
Drs. Antonia Repollet and Ellen Joseph explore inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy, shedding light on the link between maternal mental health and IBD, as well as strategies to enhance health outcomes for both parent and baby.
Revisiting Alcohol Use Screening
Elena Silberman Scott highlights ongoing research aimed at refining alcohol use screening to assess not only the quantity of consumption but also its impact on an individual’s life.
Meet the Editor in Chief
Kourtney Schroeder, Psy.D., is the Editor in Chief for the Health Psychologist E-zine (2022-2025). She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Community Healthlink Youth and Family Services. Dr. Schroeder is currently a licensed Clinical Psychologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center Residency Program.